The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 07) vs. Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (10 - 10)
€ 39,800

€ 39,200

€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.5FT.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.9
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.38 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
B5254T11

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
228 hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.97 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
15.97 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
382 mi
BMW 520d Touring
713 mi
382 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
125.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
361.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
125.5 kWh
361.1 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1340 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft